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Malvern Star Freedom M1

The Freedom M1 is part of Malvern Star’s new sports hybrid collection. It’s designed for those who want a new bike for general fitness riding, short commutes, and family bike rides. The Freedom M1 is slimmer and sleeker compared to previous generations and rivals Giant’s Roam product range.

Who It’s For

As a sports hybrid, the new Freedom M1 is meant to be versatile. It’s designed to be ridden on bike paths, rail trails, light dirt and gravel surfaces. It’s suitable for riders who need a bike for general fitness rides, commuting, or simply riding with the family.

The Frame

Like most bikes at this price point, the Freedom M1 comes with an aluminium frame. There’s no difference between the M1 and the higher spec M2 frames.

The new Freedom frame has a better stiffness-to-weight ratio, which means it transfers more power to the road, resulting in less effort and better handling.

The frame also features internal cable routing and mounts for a kickstand, mudguards, and rear rack.

The Components

The M1 spec comes with front suspension with 65mm of travel, sufficient for smoothing out bumps on rail trails and rough bike paths.

Mechanical disc brakes provide more power and control, especially beneficial in hilly areas or damp conditions. The drivetrain components are sourced from microSHIFT, with a 24-speed drivetrain featuring 3 front gears and 8 rear gears.

Aluminium double wall rims deliver strength without adding excessive weight, ensuring the wheels will last for touring adventures or commuting.

Specifications

• Frame material
  Aluminium
• Frame
  Formtech butted aluminium
• Fork
  ZM 187D HLO, 65mm travel
• Handlebar
  Alloy, 31.8mm
• Grips
  Rubber
• Stem
  Alloy, 7 degree
• Seatpost
  Alloy, 27.2mm
• Saddle
  Malvern Star Sport
• Pedals
  Platform
• Shifters
  microSHIFT TS39, 24 speed
• Front Derailleur
  microSHIFT M462
• Rear Derailleur
  microSHIFT Mezzo, 8 speed
• Brakes
  Mechanical disc, 160mm
• Brake Levers
  Alloy
• Cassette/Freewheel
  microSHIFT H082, 12T-32T, 8 speed
• Chain
  KMC Z8
• Crankset
  Prowheel alloy, 28T/38T/48T
• Bottom Bracket
  Cartridge, 122.5mm
• Rims
  Alex TD26 alloy disc, double wall
• Hubs
  Alloy disc, 32H
• Spokes
  Stainless steel, 14g
• Tyres
  All-terrain, 700x40mm
• Notes
  Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Speeds (rear)
  8 Speed